PHS announces 2025 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show theme: 'Gardens of Tomorrow'

How can gardening shape a better future?

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s 2025 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show will explore this and more with its theme, "Gardens of Tomorrow."

Tickets are now on sale for the show, which will be March 1-9, 2025, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

"'Gardens of Tomorrow' invites us to envision a future where our actions today nurture a healthier planet. Through the simple act of gardening and planting trees, we plant seeds of hope for a greener future. The 2025 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show highlights the transformative power of plants and inspires us to create a beautiful, more resilient future together," said Seth Pearsoll, VP and creative director of the Philadelphia Flower Show.

2025 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show theme and features

The PHS Philadelphia Flower Show was started in 1829 by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, which itself was founded in 1827.

Now in its 196th year, the award-winning PHS Philadelphia Flower Show is a world-renowned gardening event and PHS’s main fundraiser for its greening work throughout the Philadelphia region that aims to advance health and wellbeing for all.

As part of the 2025 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show announcement, PHS is unveiling the first in a series of thematic art pieces inspired by "Gardens of Tomorrow."

Digitally hybridized flowers, using historic photos and illustrations from the PHS McLean Library, hint at a future of possibilities echoed by the prismatic effect and varied fonts.

"PHS has long championed gardening to positively transform ourselves, our society and our health and wellbeing. This belief drives not only the Flower Show but our year-round work planting trees, supporting community gardens, remediating vacant land and creating dynamic, free, public gardens. As we look towards the future, the 2025 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show envisions a world where gardening is both a joyful hobby and a celebrated force for creating a healthier planet, society and people," said PHS President Matt Rader.

Features at the 2025 show include:

• A flower-filled entrance garden featuring massive flowering trees, three water features with cascading floral displays, floral sculptures and a custom-lit archway.
• Large-scale, statement-making floral creations and gardens showcasing beauty and sustainability, designed by the most talented florists and garden artists from the U.S. and around the world, curated by experts and judged by globally renowned horticultural gurus.
• The world’s largest houseplant and indoor plant competition, with entries from a community of hundreds of expert and amateur horticulturists judged by experts from around the country and world. This competition is open to everyone and allows visitors to learn more about plants and contribute to creating a better world through gardening. Interested competitors can learn more here.
• Hear from experts at the forefront of the world of gardening at free FREE "Know to Grow" sessions, included with admission.
• Enjoy perennial fan favorites like botanical inspired art, curated shopping and elevated crafting experiences. For families, explore interactive activities like Kids' Cocoon or get plant questions answered by expert horticulturists.

PHS Philadelphia Flower Show tickets

To purchase tickets, visit tickets.phsonline.org.

The Twilight Ticket offers discounted admission evenings starting at 4 p.m. Ticket pricing will be divided into weekday, Friday/weekend and after 4 p.m. pricing tiers to offer attendees greater flexibility.

New this year is the $90 Floral Fanatic Pass, which grants daily entry to the show, exclusive gift bag and premium seating at daily Know to Grow lectures.

Online ticket prices:

• Adult: $39.99 weekday, $49.99 weekend
• Student (18-24 with valid ID): $35 weekday, $30 weekend
• Child (5-17, children under 4 free): $20 weekday, $25 weekend
• Twilight (enter after 4 p.m.): $29.99 weekday, $39.99 weekend
• Groups (25 or more): $35 per ticket weekday, $38 per ticket weekend (email advtix@pennhort.org for more information)

Box office prices:

• Adult: $44.99 weekday, $54.99 weekend
• Student (18-24 with valid ID): $25 weekday, $30 weekend
• Child (5-17, children under 4 free): $20 weekday, $25 weekend
• Twilight (enter after 4 p.m.): $34.99 weekday, $44.99 weekend

Weekdays are defined as Monday-Thursday, and weekends are defined as Friday-Sunday. Each individual ticket will be subject to an additional $3 processing fee.

PHS members receive free or discounted tickets, among other year-round perks. To become a member, visit phsonline.org/support-phs/membership.